Articles by Nicole Arce
Driverless Cars Vulnerable to Hacking, Possible Use in Terror Attack: Experts
Driverless cars are just around the corner. They could also be the next target of cyber attacks to cause disorder on the streets.
EU Draft Resolution Aims to Split Google. Is This Legally Possible?
What would Google be like if search was separated from all other Google products? The European Commission faces a tough decision whether to implement a draft resolution ordering the breakup of Google.
Netflix Is Hogging 35 Percent of Peak Internet Traffic in North America: What About Others?
Netflix accounts for more than one-third of peak Internet traffic in North America. Pretty much everyone else trails behind.
Bankers Likely to be Dishonest When They Think About Their Jobs: Study
A study published in 'Nature' says bankers are generally good and honest people -- until they start thinking about their jobs, that is. Once bankers are 'primed' about their profession, they are more likely to lie and cheat.
Small Batch of AT&T Nexus 6 Smartphones with Software Glitch: Motorola
The Nexus 6 smartphones in AT&T’s inventory have been found to carry a software bug. The glitch has prompted Motorola to issue a recall and send replacement units. For now, Nexus 6 phones are not available through AT&T.
Apple A8 Chip Inside Your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus can Play 4K Video: Report [Video]
Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can play 4K video, but nobody is going to jump in on 4K viewing anytime soon. Here is why.
Nokia N1 vs Apple iPad mini 3: Which Tablet Wins the Battle of the Minis?
The Nokia N1 closely resembles the iPad mini 3 in terms of design, but which of these two similarly-sized tablets is better?
Uber Takes Your Privacy Seriously: Hogan Lovells is the Proof
Uber is in damage control and hires former IBM privacy chief and top privacy expert to turn around the ride-sharing company’s privacy woes.
Rookie NYPD Cop Shoots Dead Unarmed Man in Front of Girlfriend: 'A Very Unfortunate Tragedy'
An unarmed man who was doing nothing but enter the stairwell to walk down an apartment complex was 'accidentally' shot in the chest by a rookie police officer manning the building.
Here's Why Firefox Dumped Google and Made Yahoo! Its Default Search Engine
Mozilla abandons Google and turns to Bing-powered Yahoo! as the default search engine for Firefox. What makes Yahoo! a better choice than Google?
World Toilet Day Draws Attention to Global Lack of Basic Sanitation
It's World Toilet Day, a day that the United Nations hopes will raise awareness about the 2.5 billion people all over the world who don't have access to sanitary bathrooms.
Facebook Faces Labor Pains: Shuttle Bus Drivers Join Teamsters Union to Seek Better Schedules, Wages
Facebook bus drivers decide to have a union to represent them in the fight against abusive shift schedules and low hourly wages.
Sexist Barbie Book Pulled Off Shelves by Mattel: Author Speaks Out
Author of sexist Barbie book speaks out after book gets torn off the shelves, calls herself a feminist. There is someone bigger to blame, she says.
Is Your Webcam Spying on You? Russian Site Streams Thousands of Live Footage to Voyeurs' Delight
Hackers target security cameras and publish thousands of live footage of private users online. Could you be one of the victims of snooping?
Google Contributor Lets You Pay Sites for Ad-Free Experience: Here's How it Works
Google finally listens to its critics and gives them a way to get rid of ads. But will asking people to donate money for content take off?
Computer Engineer Barbie Needs Help from Boys with Coding: Sexist Mattel Book Gets Slammed
Mattel produces a book about a computer engineer Barbie. Only Barbie doesn't know how to code and unknowingly infects her computer with a virus. Boys to the rescue!
This Singapore Airlines Passenger Was Billed $1,171 for Using Inflight Wi-Fi
It was an ordinary flight for Jeremy Gutsche, who paid $29 for in-flight Wi-Fi to check his email and upload a PowerPoint presentation. He was shocked when he received the bill.
Steve Wozniak is Chief Scientist at Primary Data: Virtual Storage War Rages on
Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and designer of the first two computers that revolutionized personal computing, is off to Primary Data to revolutionize virtual storage.
Apple Watch a Tick Away with WatchKit Release
Apple wants the Apple Watch to create new experiences for users. The company has released WatchKit to help developers build new apps for the upcoming smartwatch.
WhatsApp Encryption Has Just Made It More Difficult for Gov’t to Spy on You
WhatsApp surprises many this week with the rollout of end-to-end encryption for the messaging app. Now, users can send messages without having to worry about hackers and the NSA.
Facebook Groups App: It's Cool But Will It Take Off?
Facebook takes the wraps off its fifth standalone app. Now, users can access their groups via a new iOS and Android app unsurprisingly named Groups.
Twitter Now Lets You Search Any Tweet. Ever Tweeted
Twitter makes a search engine makeover. Now, users can search all tweets from any period of time since Twitter was launched in 2006.
Ex-BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins to Power up Powermat
Former BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins was not able to turn around the Canadian smartphone maker’s fortunes. Can he do better with Powermat?
Tony Hawk Hovers on Hendo Hoverboard. And It's Not Easy [Video]
Watch Tony Hawk maneuver the Hendo hoverboard, for real this time. The Birdman may be graceful on a skateboard, but the hoverboard isn't as easy.
Toyota Mirai Emits Water (Not CO2): $69000 FCV Promises to Headline Los Angeles Auto Show 2014
Toyota unveils its new hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle. The Mirai, which promises to change the future of the industry, doesn’t emit gas. It emits water.
NYC Payphones to Transform Into 10,000 Free Public Wi-Fi Hubs (Thanks to LinkNYC)
What does a city do with thousands of useless, old public payphones on the streets? New York City hopes to turn them into high-speed Wi-Fi towers.
‘World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor’ Release Dogged by Laggy Servers, DDoS Attack and WoW Subreddit Shutdown
'World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor' proves to be very popular. Unfortunately, its makers weren't ready for such a huge demand, putting the fifth WoW expansion off to a rocky start.
Facebook Aims at Business Users with Facebook at Work. What We Know so Far
Facebook is said to be working on Facebook at Work, a business-focused platform that looks pretty much like the regular Facebook. So what makes this one any different?
Intel MICA Smart Bracelet Costs $495 But Oozes Oomph [Video]
Intel takes a brave fashion step forward with the introduction of MICA. It’s a bracelet, not a smart watch.
80 Million: Number of Bacteria That Can Transfer in 10-Second Kiss
More than 80 million bacteria are transferred from one person to another while kissing, but don’t get disgusted. A bacteria-swapping kiss is actually good for you.
